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Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE:VTOL) has announced the purchase of 10 new AW189 helicopters from Leonardo, with an option for 10 more, to enhance its fleet for offshore transport and search and rescue missions. This strategic expansion aims to meet customer demand, improve profitability through EBITDA growth, and support sustainability initiatives with aircraft that offer lower CO2 emissions and the capability to operate on Sustainable Aviation Fuels. Deliveries are scheduled from 2025 to 2028, adding to Bristow's existing fleet of 21 AW189s. The company also highlighted a 10-year maintenance support agreement with Leonardo for lower maintenance costs and more predictable cash flows.

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February 28, 2024 | 1:34 pm

ESQ

Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ESQ), the parent company of Esquire Bank, announced its plans to open a new branch in Los Angeles, California, aiming to enhance its services for law firms and capitalize on the litigation and payment processing markets. The expansion is part of Esquire's strategic plan, supported by recent senior Business Development Officer hires, a CRM database, and a digital marketing platform, pending regulatory approval.

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February 28, 2024 | 1:33 pm

SPY

The USA GDP Price Index for Q4 showed a 1.7% increase, surpassing the estimated 1.5% and showing a decrease from the prior 3.3%.

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February 28, 2024 | 1:31 pm

SPY

Retail inventories excluding automobiles for January increased by 0.3%, slightly below the previous month's increase of 0.4%.

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February 28, 2024 | 1:31 pm

SPY

The USA Goods Trade Balance for January reported a deficit of $90.20 billion, compared to the estimated $88.40 billion and the previous $88.46 billion.

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February 28, 2024 | 1:30 pm

CMG

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) has announced a doubling of its commitment to the Cultivate Next venture fund, increasing its investment by $50 million to a total of $100 million. The fund, introduced in 2022, focuses on early-stage investments in supply chain, agriculture, restaurant innovation, automation, and other areas aligned with Chipotle's mission. The additional funding will expand the portfolio, which includes investments in Local Line, GreenField Robotics, Nitricity, Vebu, Hyphen, Meati Foods, and Zero Acre Farms. These investments aim to support Chipotle's growth plans and mission to Cultivate a Better World.

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February 28, 2024 | 1:26 pm

NAMS

NewAmsterdam Pharma (NAMS) reported a significant increase in its full-year 2023 net loss to $176.9 million, or $2.15 per share, from $11.5 million, or $1.19 per share in 2022. Revenue plummeted to $14.1 million from $102.7 million YoY, mainly due to a one-time payment from Menarini in 2022. The company's cash position also declined to $340.5 million from $467.7 million, attributed to increased R&D and SG&A expenses, despite a milestone payment from Menarini and cash from warrants and options.

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February 28, 2024 | 1:14 pm

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ZQ

Zillow Group Inc. (NASDAQ:ZQ) forecasts a 4.2% increase in U.S. home prices from Jan 2024 to Jan 2025, despite economic challenges and high interest rates. The SPDR Homebuilders ETF (NYSE:XHB) has seen a nearly 50% surge since late October 2023. Housing market resilience is attributed to limited supply, with housing starts dropping by 14.8% in January 2024. Zillow's data indicates varied regional performance, with some cities expected to see significant growth and others facing declines.

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February 28, 2024 | 1:11 pm

SWX

Southwest Gas Holdings announced its plan to separate Centuri remains on track, providing forward-looking guidance for 2024 net income of $228-$238 million and capital expenditures of approximately $2.4 billion for 2024-2026. The utility rate base is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%-7.5% during the same period.

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February 28, 2024 | 1:10 pm

VET

Vermilion Energy Inc. (VET) has acquired 12,497,000 common shares of Coelacanth Energy Inc. at $0.75 per share, totaling $9,372,750. This transaction increases Vermilion's ownership to approximately 20.84% of Coelacanth's issued and outstanding common shares. Vermilion's acquisition, part of its investment strategy, may lead to further adjustments in its holdings based on market and company conditions.

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February 28, 2024 | 1:08 pm